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“River, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a big Broadway musical, and Aloha Performing Arts Company is looking for a big cast to populate it.
As the title implies, it is a musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s American classic novel. With book by William Hauptman and music and lyrics by Roger “King of the Road” Miller, this show won nine Drama Desk awards and eight Tony awards in 1985, including best musical, best original score, and best book.
Jerry Tracy will direct, with Dale Ross serving as music director, Sue Boyum as choral director, and Lee Vinson as choreographer.
APAC auditions are 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 and Monday, Dec. 15, at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Auditionees need attend only one evening.
At least 25 volunteer actor/singer/dancers are sought for the show, and a volunteer crew will be needed also.
No previous performing experience is required. All ages and types are encouraged to audition, and newcomers are welcome.
Those under age 18 may audition only with a signed parental/guardian consent form.
Registration will begin at 6 p.m. each night, and those auditioning will be seen in small groups in order of arrival. Comfortable clothing and closed shoes are recommended.
Auditions will consist of reading from the script, learning a short movement routine, and singing a few bars of “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Amazing Grace,” or one of the songs from the show.
Scripts and scores are available for onsite perusal 10 am.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the APAC office in the Aloha Theatre.
Rehearsals will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. Regular rehearsals will begin January 5. Not all cast members will be required at every rehearsal.
Production dates are Feb. 20 through March 14.
* The roles of Jim and Mark Twain are already cast, but all other roles are open,
* Huck Finn: male, baritone, age 12-18;
* Tom Sawyer: male, tenor, age 12-18;
* Widow Douglas: female, mezzo soprano, age 50-70;
* Miss Watson: female, soprano, age 40-60;
* Pap Finn: male, baritone, age 35-55;
* The King: male, baritone, age 35-55;
* The Duke: male, tenor, 35-55;
* Slave Woman: female, soprano, any age;
* Judge Thatcher: male, baritone, age 45-65;
* Mary Jane: female, mezzo soprano, age 14-21;
* Young Fool: male, tenor, age 16-30,
* Other cameo roles, slaves, tarts, posse members, gang boys, and townspeople

— Find out more:
APAC: 322-9924, www.apachawaii.org